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Binder in talks with KTM over 2020 MotoGP™ move
It was recently reported in the German press that Binder will make the move to the premier class next year, however, Beirer denied a deal was already in place by saying “there is no signed contract”. However, the pair continue to have talks over the possibility of Binder becoming the first South African MotoGP™ rider.
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Finding form: Binder ends Friday as the man to beat
However, the session would end in flames for Marquez after the title contender went down at Turn 3, his bike caught fire but luckily it was extinguished fairly quickly. That was Marquez’ day over but it wasn’t day over for Binder, the South African shot to the top of the times with three minutes to go by over three tenths, setting the first and what proved to be the only 1:23 of FP2. As the chequered flag came out, the Assen second place finisher would remain comfortably clear of the rest after finishing P15 in FP1, with Lecuona getting on terms with Vierge late in the session – the latter keeps P2 after setting the 1:24.328 first and improves massively on his P18 in FP1, despite a crash at Turn 1 in the second Free Practice.
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Golden And Hodges Look To Break Records In “Evel Live 2”
Hodges will take on the next two stunts. His first feat will be to jump over 25 semi-trucks, besting the previous record set by Knievel’s son Robbie back in 2008. He’ll then move on to tackle the jump distance record, which is currently 378 feet, nine inches. Robbie Maddison set that record back in 2011. For both jumps, Hodges will be on a Kawasaki KX450.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
Factory Yamaha splits with Ferris midway through Pro Motocross
Triple Australian champion returning home after mutually parting ways.
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Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing has released a statement revealing it’s mutually agreed to part ways with triple Australian champion Dean Ferris midway through the 2019 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Ferris, who was drafted in as a replacement for injured team regular Aaron Plessinger, was understood to be signed for the entire 12-round champion despite the premier class rookie’s looming return, which was eventually made at Southwick.
The statement read that Ferris will return home to Australia, although the popular New South Welshman is yet to address his new-found situation.
“It was a pleasure to have Dean filling in for the opening rounds of the 2019 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship while Aaron was recovering from injury,” said team manager Jim Perry.
“Now that Aaron has returned to his #7 YZ450F, the Aussie national champ has decided to return home down under. The Monster Energy Factory Yamaha team appreciated his strong work ethic and commitment while in the states, we wish him all the best in the future.”
Ferris is currently ranked eighth in the championship standings, directly behind lead Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing rider Justin Barcia. The Australian scored numerous top finishes in the opening six rounds, with the seventh stop scheduled for this weekend at RedBud.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Quartararo frustrated as Marquez reigns over Rins on Day 1
Rins would keep his P2 to improve from his P4 in FP1, just the start the Spaniard would have been looking for after his Assen crash, with Quartararo settling for P3. Viñales ends Friday in P4, 0.488 back from Marquez, with Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) completing the top five after going well on the soft rear tyre in FP2 – the Spaniard improving from a P11 in FP1. Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol), despite riding with a right knee and tibia injury, had a solid day at the office to finish sixth overall, a nice jump from P10 in the morning session. Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) was a late improver to finish seventh, the Australian staying put after finishing seventh in FP1 to lead the Desmosedici charge.
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New Gear: Scorpion Red Power Exhaust
Moto Machines is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for English exhaust manufacturer Scorpion, and it has a new “Red Power” system that’s designed with a shorter, more circular silencer with a subtle taper, a machined billet end-cap and a laser-engraved logo for a classy appearance. Red Power exhausts are available in brushed stainless steel, matte black ceramic and satin titanium finishes, and fit a variety of European and Japanese sport, ADV and sport-touring bikes. See website for fitment and pricing details.
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Sasaki steals Sachsenring top spot in Moto3™
Despite ending second quickest in FP2, Kornfeil was edged out of the top three overall by Marcos Ramirez (Leopard Racing) thanks to the Spaniard’s FP1 lap time. Honda Team Asia’s Kaito Toba completes the lightweight top five at the close of day one, 0.288 adrift of his compatriot at the top of the timesheets, after finding a further 1.2 seconds from this morning.
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Cecchinello explains Crutchlow’s cycling mishap
“Well the injury was unfortunately very unlucky because it was off the bike,” began Cecchinello, with the accident happening while Crutchlow was stationary. “He was checking something on his bike, his bicycle, and then unfortunately he crashed his knee on the asphalt.
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Stefan Dörflinger becomes a MotoGP™ Legend
Dörflinger joins a long list of greats that have been made MotoGP™ Legends that includes Giacomo Agostini, Mick Doohan, Geoff Duke, Wayne Gardner, Mike Hailwood, Daijiro Kato, Eddie Lawson, Anton Mang, Angel Nieto, Wayne Rainey, Phil Read, Jim Redman, Kenny Roberts, Jarno Saarinen, Kevin Schwantz, Barry Sheene, Marco Simoncelli, Freddie Spencer, Casey Stoner, John Surtees, Carlo Ubbiali, Alex Crivillé, Franco Uncini, Marco Lucchinelli, Randy Mamola, Kork Ballington, Dani Pedrosa and the late Nicky Hayden.
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